Working in Colorado’s Winter Weather Conditions

Admin

3 years ago

The cold, frigid months of winter are here, and for many Colorado employees the work must go on, even in the freezing temperatures. While completely shielding yourself from all cold working hazard injuries is impossible, there are some precautions you can take to protect yourself as much as possible. Knowing how to prepare to work in wintry conditions and identify the signs of injuries are a couple keys to surviving these rough environments.

Whether you’re a sanitation worker, emergency personnel or in construction, all these jobs and many others require basic safety protocols to help prevent workers from suffering a cold weather-related injury.

The most common types of cold injuries are hypothermia, frostbite and trench foot. Asthma and arthritis can also be aggravated when out in frigid conditions.